Join Our Team as a Chef!
Are you ready to bring your culinary passion to life? We’re on the lookout for an ambitious Chef to create exceptional food experiences for Defence. This is a full-time position, contracted for 37 hours per week, where you’ll have the chance to shine in the UK’s leading food service company.
Imagine preparing and serving dishes that truly brighten our clients' and customers' days. Here, you’ll find every opportunity to grow within a company that values its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards those who go above and beyond.
Your Shift Patterns
You'll be working 5 out of 7 days, ensuring a balanced work-life experience.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Chef, you will:
* Prepare delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
* Oversee and implement menu changes to keep our offerings fresh and exciting.
* Identify opportunities to enhance our food services.
* Act on customer feedback to consistently improve our culinary offerings.
* Support the creation of new menus and innovative food concepts.
* Represent Defence and maintain a positive brand image.
* Monitor inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked.
* Ensure kitchen cleanliness to uphold hygiene standards.
* Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, and Health and Safety regulations.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal Chef will:
* Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service.
* Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent.
* Have experience supervising a team.
* Possess experience in a similar Chef role.
* Hold a Food Hygiene certificate.
* Have a flexible approach to working.
About Us
As part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS serves the Defence, Government, and Energy sectors. We support over 250 UK military establishments, high-profile police, secure environments, and government sites, along with various onshore and offshore facilities. We believe that a friendly face makes all the difference, and we seek individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service at every level.
Our Commitment to You
At Compass Group UK&I, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone can truly be themselves. We celebrate the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want you to feel valued, empowered to reach your full potential, and thrive—because diversity is our strength!
Job Reference: com/3006/ / /BU #Defence